Best Music Festivals in the USA 2026
Live-music festivals across every genre — bluegrass, jazz, folk, rock, and more. We list 1,872 music festivals across 49 states for 2026, with the season peaking in September, July, October. Below are the highest-rated events nationwide — then browse by state.
Top-rated music festivals nationwide
5(36)Ace Acres Christmas in July
Ace Acres Christmas in July will be held on July 11th, 2026.
5(36)The Hippie Festival
The Hippie Festival will be held on September 26th, 2026.
5(31)Bloomington Fall Fair of the Arts
Bloomington Fall Fair of the Arts will be held on October 10th, 2026.
5(25)San Marcos Art Market
San Marcos Art Market will be held on September 12th, 2026.
5(24)Silverthorne Fine Art Festival
Silverthorne Fine Art Festival will be held on July 11-12, 2026.
5(24)The Red Ants Pants Music Festival
The Red Ants Pants Music Festival will be held on July 23-26, 2026.
5(22)Sierra Vista Small Business Market
Sierra Vista Small Business Market will be held on December 18-20, 2026.
5(22)Southern Utah Market and Music Fest
Southern Utah Market and Music Fest will be held on October 1-3, 2026.
5(13)Hobart Third Thursday Market on the Lake
Hobart Third Thursday Market on the Lake will be held on August 20th, 2026.
Recurring5(13)Greensburg Fall Vintage Market
Greensburg Fall Vintage Market will be held on October 4th, 2026.
5(10)The Labor Day Arts and Crafts Show
The Labor Day Arts and Crafts Show will be held on September 6th, 2026.
5(9)The Summer Marketfest
The Summer Marketfest will be held on June 25th, 2026.
5(9)Vicksburg Hipstoric Art Festival
Vicksburg Hipstoric Art Festival will be held on October 2-4, 2026.
5(9)Joplin Artisan Market
Joplin Artisan Market will be held on September 17th, 2026.
5(9)Hudson Autumn in the Park
Hudson Autumn in the Park will be held on October 24th, 2026.
5(8)The Crested Butte ARTumn Festival
The Crested Butte ARTumn Festival will be held on September 19-20, 2026.
5(8)Sedalia Scottish Festival
Sedalia Scottish Festival will be held on September 26-27, 2026.
5(8)Raeford Fall Festival
Raeford Fall Festival will be held on October 17th, 2026.
5(8)Nelsonville Music Festival
Nelsonville Music Festival will be held on June 18-20, 2026.
5(8)Harrah Christmas in the Park
Harrah Christmas in the Park will be held on December 5th, 2026.
5(7)Ronkonkoma Long Island Festival
Ronkonkoma Long Island Festival will be held on September 6th, 2026.
5(7)Portland Food Festival
Portland Food Festival will be held on July 31 - August 2, 2026.
5(7)Big Bull Falls Blues Fest
Big Bull Falls Blues Fest will be held on August 21-22, 2026.
5(6)San Carlos Art and Wine Faire
San Carlos Art and Wine Faire will be held on October 10-11, 2026.
5(6)Denver Summer Urban Market
Denver Summer Urban Market will be held on July 4-5, 2026.
5(5)Poenix Doggie Street Festival
Poenix Doggie Street Festival will be held on January 30th, 2027.
5(5)Middlefield Transcend Fest
Middlefield Transcend Fest will be held on September 18-20, 2026.
5(5)South Coast Harvest Festival
South Coast Harvest Festival will be held on September 25-27, 2026.
5(5)Pentwater Spring Fest Arts, Crafts and Antiques Show
Pentwater Spring Fest Arts, Crafts and Antiques Show will be held on June 20-21, 2026.
5(5)Michigan Framily Reunion Festival
Michigan Framily Reunion Festival will be held on September 18-20, 2026.
Music Festivals by state
Frequently asked questions
How many music festivals are there in the USA in 2026?
Festivals & Fairs USA lists 1,872 music festivals across 49 states for the 2026 season.
When is the best time for music festivals?
Nationally, music festivals peak in September, July, October — though you'll find events in most months somewhere in the country.
What is the most popular among music festivals?
By Google reviews, Breckenridge July Art Festival in Breckenridge, Colorado is among the most popular — 4.7★ from 16,307 reviews.
Which states have the most music festivals?
New York (129), California (115), Ohio (106), North Carolina (105), Pennsylvania (90) lead the country for music festivals in our directory.
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